A. Master: “Don’t try to pull out weeds by force, and never let crops take root.”
Student: “Why shouldn’t I pull weeds out by force?”
Master: “Because they become crops when not taking root.”
Student: “Why shouldn’t I let crops take root?”
Master: “Because they become weeds when taking root.”
Student: “What shall I do in order to carry out your teaching?”
Master: “Keep your plot free from light and shade.”
Commentary:
Your plot is originally free from light and shade unless you make them.
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